Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If a:b = 3:8, find the value of (5a ­ 3b)/(2a + b).

A) 9/14 B) 14/9
C) -9/14 D) -14/9
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) -9/14

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9 hrs after a goods train passed a station, another train travelling at a speed of 72 km/hr following that goods train passed through that station. If after passing the station the train overtakes the goods train in 3 hours. What is the speed of the goods train?

A) 21.6 km/hr B) 27 km/hr
C) 18 km/hr D) 14.4 km/hr
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 18 km/hr

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Q:

Factors of 36 - 

A) 72 B) 108
C) 144 D) 18
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 18

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From the given options, 

72, 108, 144 are multiples of 36.

18 is the only factor of 36.

 

Factors of 36 are -  1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 12, 18.

 

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What is the measure of an interior angle of a regular Octagon?

A) 135° B) 120°
C) 140° D) 144°
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 135°

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Visitors to a show were charged Rs. 15 each on the first day, Rs. 7.50 on the second day, Rs. 2.50 on the third day and total attendance on three days were in the ratio 2:5:13 respectively. The average charge per person for the entire three days is

A) Rs. 5 B) Rs. 5.50
C) Rs. 6 D) Rs. 7
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs. 5

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If x2+y2+z2-8x+6y-4z+29 = 0, then find the value of z(x+y).

A) 1 B) 2
C) 3 D) 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2

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In the following question, select the odd word from the given alternatives.

A) Beneath B) On top
C) Huge D) Above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Huge

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If the 8 digit number 136P5785 is divisible by 15, then find the least possible value of P?

A) 1 B) 4
C) 2 D) 3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1

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